University Council

The University of Canberra is governed by its Council which is established by the University of Canberra Act 1989 (ACT). The Act defines the functions, values and powers of the University and allows the University to make statutes, rules, and policies to carry out or give effect to the Act. The Council has the entire management of the University and is to act in all matters concerning the University in the way it considers will best promote the interests of the University.

The University of Canberra Council:

• has 15 members
• is chaired by the Chancellor
• is advised by its five standing committees
• meetings normally occur seven times per year. 

• Strategic direction, budget and business plan (Connected - A Decadal Strategy, 2023 - 2032).
• Oversight and review of executive and university performance.
• Management and control of finances.
• University legislation and policies.
• Overseeing and monitoring academic activities.
• Overseeing and monitoring risk management, systems of control and accountability.
• Overseeing management and control of property and business affairs.
• Management of the council's own affairs.
• The Council must in all matters endeavour to advance the interests of the University.

Resources

• The exercise of powers reserved to the Council: Reserved powers of the Council (PDF)
• Council meetings are governed by the Standing orders (PDF) and held at least six times per year. Council meetings are open to the public, except for those items that have been declared confidential and are held in a closed session (and depending on the available seating).
• View Governance 2024 meeting schedule Council and its committees (PDF)
• View Governance 2025 meeting schedule Council and its committees (PDF)